Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) has collaborated with Microsoft to start the Centre for Applied AI (C4AI) to help SMEs with the platform, tools, and expertise in AI adoption. This initiative will be supported by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), which will offer full-time co-certified diploma courses with NYP to enable the SME workforce to explore, experiment, understand and utilize AI solutions and learn AI adoption techniques from other local SMEs from various sectors. Thus, NYP and Microsoft will jointly develop and nurture future AI talent while driving innovative AI solutions for real-world problems and help more firms to incorporate AI solutions into their business practices.